Dwight D. Eisenhower's Biggest Regret As President May Surprise You
Given the extremely fast-paced and demanding nature of the president's job, it's perhaps not unexpected that they make some wrong decisions.
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The Truth About The First African American Baseball Pro, Moses Fleetwood Walker
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball (MLB). However, that's not the whole truth.
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This Former US President Had The Most Children
Per POTUS.com, American presidents have had, on average, 4.1 children. That's a good deal higher than today's national average — 1.9 children per family.
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The Truth About Muhammad Ali's Relationship With Malcolm X
One of the individuals enticed by Malcolm X was a young, upstart, soon-to-be global icon boxer who would later be known as Muhammad Ali.
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Why Andrew Johnson Pardoned Abraham Lincoln's Attempted Assassin
On March 1, 1869, President Andrew Johnson issued a pardon to Samuel Arnold, one of the men found guilty of a conspiracy to assassinate President Lincoln.
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The Truth About George Washington Carver's School On Wheels
It was the die-hard pursuit of his education that provided George Washington Carvver the opportunities to succeed in life.
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The Truth About Lewis' Time As Thomas Jefferson's Secretary
Meriwether Lewis served as Thomas Jefferson's personal secretary before embarking on the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
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This President Had The First-Ever Photographed Inauguration
Today, the Chief Official White House Photographer is a senior position in the White House, one appointed by the president. But it was once very different.
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The Messed Up Truth Of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro
Nicolas Maduro considers himself the president of Venezuela, yet the U.S. and more than 50 other nations refuse to recognize him as such.
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Did Abraham Lincoln Own Slaves?
One question about which there is little ambiguity is whether or not President Abraham Lincoln ever owned slaves.
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This Former U.S. President Had The Most Pets
This presidents menagerie included 11 horses, six dogs, five guinea pigs, two cats, one pig, one badger, one macaw, one bear, one hen, one rabbit, and many more
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The Shady Way George Washington Kept Slaves His Entire Life
George Washington, America's first president, was a slave owner like many of his fellow Founding Fathers and other wealthy farmers of his time.
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Why George Washington's Second Term Was A Nightmare
Here are some of the challenges George Washington faced during his turbulent second term as president of the United States.
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Here's Where George Washington Lived Instead Of The White House
Many people might be surprised that the place was not always called the White House, which became the official name during President Theodore Roosevelt's term.
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How American History Classes Lie About WW1
World War I was without a doubt the defining event of the 20th and 21st centuries. But America's school systems vary greatly in how they treat the war.
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This President Was One Of The Mexican-American War's Harshest Critics
One American president made a splash on the national political stage in 1847 with his opposition to the Mexican-American War.
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The Reason John Adams Once Pardoned A Man For Treason
President John Adams surprised many when he pardoned John Fries, who was part of a group of farmers protesting a tax on their lands, buildings, and slaves.
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Biggest Mistakes People Make When Meeting The President Of The U.S.
Formal visits with United States presidents are dominated by protocol, and even the smallest of missteps can lead to disaster.
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Ronald Reagan's Most Controversial Presidential Pardon You've Never Heard Of
Ronald Reagan had a reputation of being a law-and-order president, but one of his final presidential pardons may surprise you. This is why is was controversial.
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The Disturbing Discovery Made 100 Years After The Tulsa Race Massacre
The Tulsa Race Massacre is considered one of the worst massacres in American history. Countless people lost their lives and some remains are still being found.
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Why George Washington Never Had Kids Of His Own
George Washington was the father of a nation, and several stepchildren, grandkids, nephews, and nieces. But funnily enough, he never had children of his own.
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Here's Why Two Declaration Of Independence Signers Landed In Prison
Two signers of the Declaration of Independence, James Wilson and Robert Morris, both of Pennsylvania, would go on to spend time in prison as a result of debt.
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This Was The Youngest First Lady In US Presidential History
Born in Buffalo, New York, Frances married President Grover Cleveland when she was 21 and was even the first bride to be married there.
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How A Trip To Barbados Changed George Washington's Life
Catching a serious disease isn't usually the path to political success and military glory but George Washington may have won the war thanks to a family trip.
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The Truth About George Washington's Single Mom
Not a lot of information is available regarding Mary Washington, and most stories simply rely on George Washington's descriptions of her. So who was she really?
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Details You Should Know About Sojourner Truth
Despite being constantly sold and purchased by different white families, Sojourner Truth's road to freedom was just ahead, and her story is one of bravery.
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Here's How Many Slaves George Washington Actually Owned
George Washington, the first U.S. president, had owned slaves since he was 11 years old, when he inherited 10 slaves after his father died in 1743.
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